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Lewis Structure Representation of Free Radicals Similar to ClOWarren Hirsch and Mark KobrakAn unconventional Lewis structure is proposed to explain the properties of the free radical ClO and a series of its isoelectronic analogues, particularly trends in the spin density of these species. Hirsch, Warren; Kobrak, Mark. J. Chem. Educ.2007, 84, 1360.

Atmospheric Chemistry |

Computational Chemistry |

Covalent Bonding |

Free Radicals |

Lewis Structures |

Molecular Modeling |

MO Theory |

Valence Bond Theory

On the Role of d Orbital Hybridization in the Chemistry CurriculumJohn Morrison GalbraithThe use of d-orbital hybridization to describe hypervalent molecules should be removed from the general chemistry curriculum. The case of bonding in sulfur hexaflouride can illustrate that no theory provides all the right answers all the time.Galbraith, John Morrison. J. Chem. Educ.2007, 84, 783.

Computational Chemistry |

MO Theory |

Valence Bond Theory

How We Teach Molecular Structure to FreshmenMichael O. HurstExamination of how textbooks discuss various aspects of molecular structure; conclusion that much of general chemistry is taught the way it is for historical and not pedagogical reasons.Hurst, Michael O. J. Chem. Educ.2002, 79, 763.